Junior Rugby

The USC Junior rugby is made up of aged grade teams. Unlike other sports, it is based entirely on age and not skill level. Once you reach senior rugby, this changes to skill based teams. For detailed information on the pathways for U6 to U12 please click on the following link: Kids Rugby Laws 2015.pdf

Junior rugby game times differ each week, as do the location of the rugby fields that you play on. Each rugby club has turns at hosting games, where all junior rugby club teams will play on the same day. This is to help with organising of canteens etc, it is much easier for a club to roster their canteen only once in a while rather than each week.

When you become part of a rugby team you will need to buy club shorts and socks, and have rugby boots (you are allowed metal studs and plastic studs, but metal ones need to be a maximum of 17mm in length). Mouth guards are recommended but not essential. Head gear and shoulder pads are worn by some players, but not all, again, it is optional. Rugby jerseys are provided by the club – please be prepared to take the team jersey’s home for washing when it is your rostered turn! There are also other club apparel items available for purchase, either at sign-on/registration day, via the apparel officer, or sometimes when USC rugby club is hosting a weekend round there will be an apparel table set up. Looking for second hand boots? Post your requirements on our Facebook page, likewise if your child has grown out of their old ones, why not consider on selling them via our Facebook page?

Each junior rugby team requires a coach and a manager. It would be great if you could become involved in your team, if you are prepared to take on either of these roles please let the committee know. You will need a blue card to be either a coach or a manager, this is an easy process, if you don’t have one we can supply you with the form and sign off on the application, submitting it on your behalf..

Like most sports, our junior rugby club encourages fair play, good sportsmanship, and building good team morale. We have codes of conduct for both players and spectators and enforce these where necessary. Generally our rugby teams have ‘Player of the Day’ or equivalent, which recognises our players for their efforts and builds their confidence. Joining a team at a young age is a great way for young children to get active, make new friends, and join a club where the whole family can participate in one way or another. We encourage our teams to come and watch the older teams, to build club spirit and let the younger players observe a higher level of rugby.

Lineouts – 5 players from each team form a lineout. These are contested and there is no lifting

Scrums – 6 players from each team form a scrum. These are contested and a 1 mtr push is allowable. In the event that there are no physically capable or untrained players then scrums shall be uncontested.

Lineouts – 7 players from each team form a lineout. These are contested and there is no lifting

Scrums – 8 players from each team form a scrum. These are contested and a 1 mtr push is allowable. In the event that there are no physically capable or untrained players then scrums shall be uncontested.

Under 12's to Under 18's

In Australia all U13 – U18 year olds play to modified laws designed to make the game safer and more enjoyable. These Australian U18 Law Variations continue the progression from the Kid’s Pathway (U6 – U12) through to junior representative opportunities at local club, school and regional levels.

In this age range the priority is to provide the players with opportunities to learn by trying it for themselves and the stages through this age range are stepped to allow for progressive development of every individual.

From U13 – U18 rugby games are intended to further develop the individual skills, fitness and team work of all players in accordance with their age and understanding of the game.

Under 12/13’s- 2017

Coach – Jason Gallagher

Assistant Coach - Andre Neville & Doc Fleming

Manager - Natalie McGovern

Trainer -

Under 14’s- 2017

Coach – Hap Holzl

Assistant Coach –

Manager – Sally Williamson

Trainer –

Under 15’s - 2017

Coach – Riaan Van Der Merwe

Assistant Coach - Cuen Bibb

Manager – Kylie Smith

Trainer - Matt Mason

U13 – U15 Game Info

Game Style – 15 a side tackle

Skill Focus

Evasion and Tag

Catch And Pass

Running

Scoring Tries

Tackle

Ruck

Maul

Kick in general play

Contested scrum

Contested lineout

Enjoyment

This age spectrum covers

Stage 3 – Training to Train

Stage 4 – Training to Compete

of the ARUs Long Term Player Development (LTPD) Model focusing on progressive development of all core skills listed above with increased pressure.

Playing Area – Full Field

Playing Time –2 x 25 min

Summary of Rules

Competition Ladder, Finals Series and Premiership implemented

Lineouts – 7 players from each team form a lineout. These are contested and there is lifting

Scrums – 8 players from each team form a scrum. These are contested and a 1 mtr push is allowable. In the event that there are no physically capable or untrained players then scrums shall be uncontested.

of the ARUs Long Term Player Development (LTPD) Model focusing on progressive development of all core skills listed above with increased pressure.

Playing Area – Full Field

Playing Time –2 x 30 min

Summary of Rules

Competition Ladder, Finals Series and Premiership implemented

Lineouts – 7 players from each team form a lineout. These are contested and there is lifting

Scrums – 8 players from each team form a scrum. These are contested and a 1 mtr push is allowable. In the event that there are no physically capable or untrained players then scrums shall be uncontested.